drinking water negates too much sodium?

i've noticed people recommend drinking more water to people who might consume an excessive amount of sodium. so does the water "negate" the sodium? is that the general idea?

It doesn't necessarily 'negate' the sodium, but it helps your kidneys eliminate waste + excess sodium. Your kidneys regulate the amount of sodium in your body, and when your salt intake is too high (or too low), your kidneys respond by adjusting the concentrations in your blood. Because your kidneys excrete sodium via urine (which is mostly water), drinking water is vital in eliminating salt and wastes.

I've found that if I'm having a high sodium day (usually as a result of eating out), drinking a larger than normal amount of water seems to help keep my next weigh in under control.  Even an extra glass or two of water seems to make a difference.  But that's all anecdotal evidence, so take it with a grain of salt... :)  In any case, I don't usually worry about it too much, as the water weight comes off pretty much by itself in the next few days anyway, and I'm not at a high-risk for high blood pressure issues.

Clint

Do you also have to eat a lot of potassium to offset the sodium, too?

I don't, no.

Clint